Dates: March 19, 20, 21, 2010
Hosted by Jackson Pottery and Clay Guild at the Ella Sharp Museum of Art, this workshop features presenter Meira Mathison and the ceramic exhibition “Art That Works…An Inspiration”. Meira will cover throwing and altering pots by cutting, carving, scoring and manipulating the form to create new shapes. Colored impressed additions and the use of thick slips will be demonstrated. She will discuss personalizing your work and ideas on receiving critical feedback. Glazing techniques for electric and gas firings will be discussed.
About Meira Mathison
MEIRA has maintained her studio, Dancerwood Pottery in Victoria, for over 30 years while conducting clay workshops throughout Canada, the USA and Mexico. She is noted for her high-fired altered porcelain and distinctive surface treatment. Her work can be found at the BC Gallery in Vancouver plus a number of galleries in the US. Since 1992 Meira has been the Executive Director of the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts. www.missa.ca Of her work, Meira says: “I love what I do! Whether it is making a pot, participating in discussions with artists, or teaching and helping potters stretch their abilities. My pots reflect my life – ever changing, a life full with color, fun, and pushing the limits” Meira especially enjoys the mentoring aspects of teaching and setting-up challenges for students that push them beyond mere techniques. She is a founding member of the Southern Vancouver-Island Pottery Guild. Meira’s work is widely exhibited and has been highlighted in many books and publications including: Clay and Glazes by Daniel Rhodes, Ceramic Spectrum by Robin Hopper, 500 Tea Pots, 500 Pitchers and 500 Bowls by Lark publishing, and The Spirit of Ceramic Design by Robert Pipenberg.
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